Rear brake wear

I just took my 2011 PreRunner into the dealer for a free oil change at 30k. They did the oil change and the inspection. Per the inspection report, the front brakes got a check in the green box, meaning there was plenty of pad remaining. However the rear drums got a check in the yellow box, indicating they are worn and will fairly soon be needing replacement.

I was under the impression the rears should last a whole lot longer than the fronts. Wrong?

The truck has had a slight squeak when braking, mostly just before I come to complete stop. That has been going on since about 7k or so. It seems that is not that unusual in these trucks. I don't use the parking brake all that often (auto tranny) and of course never drive with it on.

BTW, the vast majority of my mileage has been freeway, with a little around town and some mountain driving thrown in.

Any thoughts?

 

Might need to check the adjustment of the brake porportion valve. You haven't lowered the truck have you? BTW, you should use the parking brake because that is what adjusts the reak brakes. Also, maybe you should pop the drums off just to verify what the dealer is telling you. Maybe they made a mistake.

 

There is no brake proportioning valve on 2nd gens.

 

Complete BS. There is no way the rear brakes are worn before the front pads. Unless there is a mechanical problem causing the rear brakes to drag when driving. Esp true if the majority of your driving is highway.

I have never even had to replace the front brakes in a car or truck under 75 - 80K miles.

 

im at 90k miles and still have half my front pads and idk about the rears but no issues